Kansas State’s Coleman Hawkins OUT vs. Arizona State

In a tough break for Jerome Tang and the Kansas State Wildcats, star forward Coleman Hawkins is set to miss Sunday’s matchup vs. Arizona State.

According to a report from the Field of 68’s Jeff Goodman, Hawkins suffered a knee injury vs. Utah, which will keep him sidelined for the game.

In 2024-25, Hawkins has been an instrumental piece in the front court for Jerome Tang and company, averaging 10.7 points, 6.7 rebounds, and 4.5 assists per game on 39.8% shooting from the field. He was visibly off against the Utes in Salt Lake City, and had been struggling for the past few games.

In his absence, Kansas State will likely look to Kentucky transfer Ugonna Onyenso and JUCO commit Mobi Ikegwuruka to make up for Hawkins’ minutes. Onyenso had been used sparingly in recent weeks but is coming off one of his better games against the Utes, where he posted five points, four blocks, and two rebounds in 17 minutes.

Ikegwuruka has been used primarily as a defensive piece off the bench but is seeing about 13 minutes per game in conference play.

The Wildcats enter the game at home off of a two-game losing streak as 5.5-point favorites. Sunday’s game tips off at 3:00 p.m. central in Manhattan, Kansas.